At 21:34 hours on Sunday, March 2 Stations 54 and 55 were dispatched to an overturned with extrication in front of 901 Farmingdale Road. Upon arrival, Chief 5400 advised that a vehicle was upright, off the road and in the front yard of a house, with an occupant that required extrication. Rescue 5503 with Captain Carson 5520 and Engine 5521 responded to the scene. Chief Smith 5500 further advised that Station 54 could recall, as the assignment could be handled with the Rescue and one Engine.
According to the Asbury Park Press, the 2008 Lexus was two days old, driven by a Jackson resident that was returning from the Belmar St. Patricks Day Parade. 5503's crew assisted by 5521's crew used the Hurst Tool hydraulic spreaders and cutters to remove the driver's side door to assist EMS in extrication of the driver. The vehicle was totaled, and the driver was charged by Jackson Police Department with two offenses.
Station 55 cleared the scene within approximately 40 minutes of arrival.